After asking for their permission the following people have agreed to participate and help me out as actors in my film (yay!):
I also began listing what clothing items I imagine would look best on them.
Female models:
Sofia - yellow
Abby -light pink fur jacket, ripped pants, heels
Beatriz (Vivi) -black coat
Ivana -white
Male models:
Chris -leather jaket or purple
Luis -fur vest, black pants and shoes
Johnny - dark red
Issac -leather jacket
Stylists: black pants, black shirt, black shoes
Camila
Amanda G
Camille
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Location
Scouting for the perfect location.
When I first imagined the setting for my opening scene, I envisioned white walls, bright white lights, and a clean, modern look. So, I spent time thinking of white walled places or rooms where I could easily go to fill up with props and actors.
- I asked for permission to film at my photographer friend's studio apartment in Miami, however, when I got into contact with him he told me he had sold it and no longer owns it. So, there went that idea...
-Then, I called my old dance studio nearby and explained my project and asked if I could film in one of their rooms. They told me they have classes all day and there's only one interval that's an hour long between two classes. But, I knew I wouldn't be able to get all of my set up and filming done within just an hour, so I canceled out that option, too.
-Plan C: This dressing and bathroom area is in part of a bedroom and all of the walls and doors are painted white. I decided that I could manipulate the space with props and people to make it look bigger and like a legitimate backstage scene.
Here are some images of what it looks like naturally:
But when I brought up the idea to my peers, they kept telling me they thought of a darker room, with black walls and curtains.
Then, one day when I was walking to my art class in school, I passed by the backstage hallway entrance of the auditorium. The scene grabbed my attention through the tiny window and I opened the door to go look around. I thought the set up was pretty neat through out; the walls were a dirty white color with black details and low lighting from the ceiling giving off that backstage vibe.
So, when I got back home I compared the bathroom setting to the one at school and decided that the actual auditorium setting would be best to film in.
I'm going to begin filming next week but first I need to ask permission from the drama teacher to see what day/time I can do so.
When I first imagined the setting for my opening scene, I envisioned white walls, bright white lights, and a clean, modern look. So, I spent time thinking of white walled places or rooms where I could easily go to fill up with props and actors.
- I asked for permission to film at my photographer friend's studio apartment in Miami, however, when I got into contact with him he told me he had sold it and no longer owns it. So, there went that idea...
-Then, I called my old dance studio nearby and explained my project and asked if I could film in one of their rooms. They told me they have classes all day and there's only one interval that's an hour long between two classes. But, I knew I wouldn't be able to get all of my set up and filming done within just an hour, so I canceled out that option, too.
-Plan C: This dressing and bathroom area is in part of a bedroom and all of the walls and doors are painted white. I decided that I could manipulate the space with props and people to make it look bigger and like a legitimate backstage scene.
Here are some images of what it looks like naturally:
But when I brought up the idea to my peers, they kept telling me they thought of a darker room, with black walls and curtains.
Then, one day when I was walking to my art class in school, I passed by the backstage hallway entrance of the auditorium. The scene grabbed my attention through the tiny window and I opened the door to go look around. I thought the set up was pretty neat through out; the walls were a dirty white color with black details and low lighting from the ceiling giving off that backstage vibe.
So, when I got back home I compared the bathroom setting to the one at school and decided that the actual auditorium setting would be best to film in.
I'm going to begin filming next week but first I need to ask permission from the drama teacher to see what day/time I can do so.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Breakdown
Opening of a door with the sign “backstage”
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Long steady shot passing through backstage scene
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Lights, mirrors, makeup sets, brushes, hair dryers, hair spray laid out
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Stylists standing and models sitting
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Close up of models eyes/face
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Upbeat music playing
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Sounds of hair dryers, people talking and laughing
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Continuous long shot to stylists prepping models in clothes
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Stylists adding quick finishing touches to models
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Models begin gathering and forming a line
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Close up of feet/shoes shuffling into a straight line
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Stylists counting and pointing
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Loud murmurs and confused facial expressions
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T minus two minutes is yelled across the room
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"where's Vivian?" someone finally says
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Sounds intensify. Cries for Vivian, upbeat music, scattering feet, running stylists
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One of the stylists go get something from a closet door
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The music quiets down and she exists the main chaotic scene
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As stylists open doors, Vivian is found laying dead on the floor
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Blood stained floors and clothes
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quick close up onto dead body
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cutaway to a black screen
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title of movie enlarges
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VIVI
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Mise en scene
Actors, lighting, props and costumes are all important elements to consider in my opening shots.
Since I plan on recreating a backstage scene at a fashion show, a lot of the costuming on the actors must be chosen wisely in order to clearly reflect their characters and positions.
Therefore, for the make-up artists, hairstylists, and others working around, they will wear simple all-black attire. Black shoes, black pants, a black collared shirt or black t-shirt, with hair tied back in a pony tail for the females, and perhaps name-tags, too.
The models on the other hand, will be decked out in much more intricate clothing pieces and make-up. I haven't fully decided if I want the colors to be bright and vivid with patterns, or go for darker fall and winter tones with fur and heavy jackets. I will just have to see what I can bring out of my closet and what my actors can contribute since this will be a close to no budget film opening.
This image (aside from it being black and white) is a good representation of the type of style of make-up and close up camera shots I am aiming for.
I also would like to incorporate low-key lighting into my film because it is often found within the genres of horror and suspense. It has both bright and dark areas in the frame creating high contrast. This lighting would be good to use on the close-ups of faces adding final touches of hair/makeup minutes before the show is about to begin or faces that having panicking glares when they realize Vivian is gone.
Either or, the incorporation of low-key light is good for a dramatic feel.
Works Cited:
Since I plan on recreating a backstage scene at a fashion show, a lot of the costuming on the actors must be chosen wisely in order to clearly reflect their characters and positions.
Therefore, for the make-up artists, hairstylists, and others working around, they will wear simple all-black attire. Black shoes, black pants, a black collared shirt or black t-shirt, with hair tied back in a pony tail for the females, and perhaps name-tags, too.
The models on the other hand, will be decked out in much more intricate clothing pieces and make-up. I haven't fully decided if I want the colors to be bright and vivid with patterns, or go for darker fall and winter tones with fur and heavy jackets. I will just have to see what I can bring out of my closet and what my actors can contribute since this will be a close to no budget film opening.
This image (aside from it being black and white) is a good representation of the type of style of make-up and close up camera shots I am aiming for.
I also would like to incorporate low-key lighting into my film because it is often found within the genres of horror and suspense. It has both bright and dark areas in the frame creating high contrast. This lighting would be good to use on the close-ups of faces adding final touches of hair/makeup minutes before the show is about to begin or faces that having panicking glares when they realize Vivian is gone.
Either or, the incorporation of low-key light is good for a dramatic feel.
Works Cited:
"Elements of Cinema." Elements of Cinema. Gabe Moura, 1 July 2014. Web. Mar. 2016. <http://www.elementsofcinema.com/directing/mise-en-scene-in-films/>.
Sammi. "How To Make Eyes Sparkle for Under $1." How To Make Eyes Sparkle for Under $1. 6 Jan. 2015. Web. Mar. 2016. <http://www.thebeautygirl.com/celebrity/how-make-eyes-sparkle-under-1-24404>.
Ward, Caleb. "How Low-Key Lighting Can Instantly Make Your Film Dramatic." The Beat A Blog by PremiumBeat. 07 July 2015. Web. Mar. 2016. <http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/how-low-key-lighting-can-instantly-make-your-film-dramatic/>.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Inspo
I came across the TV show Orphan Black, directed by John Fawcett and especially loved the opening scene.
The part after the woman throws herself infront of the moving subway, dying instantly, fascinated me because of the layering of both diegetic and nondiegetic sounds within the chaos. All of these sounds, whether from the subway's tires screeching or people yelling or the background music, all came together in order to create tension.
This is something I intend on using within my film to get the anxious and suspenseful tone across to my audience.
The part after the woman throws herself infront of the moving subway, dying instantly, fascinated me because of the layering of both diegetic and nondiegetic sounds within the chaos. All of these sounds, whether from the subway's tires screeching or people yelling or the background music, all came together in order to create tension.
This is something I intend on using within my film to get the anxious and suspenseful tone across to my audience.
Reflection
After working in groups and having the opportunity to discuss and share ideas with others, I have been able to come up with an opening scene within my original genre of suspense and mystery.
At first, I presented three possible story lines to my group. Afterwards, they all voted for and approved the following one as their favorite:
- Setting: backstage at a fashion show
- Make-up artists, hair and fashion stylists prepping models with exotic make up and clothing
- Up beat music
- Flashy lights
- T minus 2 minutes before the runway show is about to begin
- Models begin lining up in order, however, one of them is missing
- Everyone begins stressing out looking and calling out for her "Where's Vivian?!"
- Suddenly, someone opens a closet door and there she is lying dead on the floor
- Title of film enlarges on screen "VIVI"
Now that I have officially settled on an idea, I am excited to see it grow into an opening scene!
At first, I presented three possible story lines to my group. Afterwards, they all voted for and approved the following one as their favorite:
- Setting: backstage at a fashion show
- Make-up artists, hair and fashion stylists prepping models with exotic make up and clothing
- Up beat music
- Flashy lights
- T minus 2 minutes before the runway show is about to begin
- Models begin lining up in order, however, one of them is missing
- Everyone begins stressing out looking and calling out for her "Where's Vivian?!"
- Suddenly, someone opens a closet door and there she is lying dead on the floor
- Title of film enlarges on screen "VIVI"
Now that I have officially settled on an idea, I am excited to see it grow into an opening scene!
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